It's been 10+ years since I've been in the hobby a I've always missed it. Since its been so long I've decided to go small and take is easy. I went with something simple like the Fluval evo Marine V. So far it's been a great tank @ about 5.5 gal. I quickly realized that I do eventually want something bigger but since we are not in our forever home I'd like to stay in the 20-40 range. I've been playing around by adding things to it besides keeping it factory. I felt it needed more movement so I have added a temporary submersible topfin pump and a Finnex HOB refugium. I modified the biocube skimmer by cutting it down about 2 inches so it will fit in the refugium. Still learning as I go so I've been keeping it simple with easy corals. Although I am getting a little more confident as I go. I've got a weekly 25% water change & maintenance regimen. The only hiccup I've had so far is the funk I got when a purchased a Orchid Dottyback that is now recovering in QT and doing great. Take a look and let me know what you think. Any advice and constructive criticism is welcomed. Thank you (I believe I'm experiencing my first mushroom split!)
Starting small but having fun!
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melypr1985
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That looks really great! You know what kind of fish is perfect for this size tank? Those little antenna gobies with or without a pistol shrimp. There are several and they are pretty darn small but oh so pretty!
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Welcome home. Looks great and great to have fun. That's what this hobby is about.
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Its so tiny and squishy! 
Welcome back to the hobby!
Welcome back to the hobby!
SantaMonicaHelp
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This reef looks really nice! I would love to see you expand it. What is the "yellow mass of tubing" in your tank? I really like it. I really hope someday you are able to move your reef into a bigger tank.
- C. Smith
- C. Smith
That would be my frogspawn. One of my favs so far. ThanksThis reef looks really nice! I would love to see you expand it. What is the "yellow mass of tubing" in your tank? I really like it. I really hope someday you are able to move your reef into a bigger tank.
- C. Smith
SantaMonicaHelp
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You're welcome
Frogspawn, really? I would have never guessed. I've never seen coral so bright and vivid until you introduced me to this. Is it Yellow Hammer?- C. Smith
Neon Jungle
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Looks great
